I recently spoke with a Director of Talent Development who was frustrated—and a little exhausted. His company’s turnover in a key sales role kept climbing, and he felt stuck in the cycle of hiring, onboarding, and replacing employees.
He said to me, “I’ve got two great candidates. I’ve been going off the résumé and the interview… but I’m not sure anymore. I don’t really use assessments. Are they even worth it?”
That’s when I introduced him to the PXT Select® Multiple Candidates Report.
What Changed His Mind?
When he saw the side-by-side comparison, his entire approach shifted.
Clarity on candidate fit: The report quickly showed how closely each person aligned with the role. One was a strong 83% match; another was closer to 62%
Beyond the interview: It highlighted strengths that didn’t come out in conversation—like verbal reasoning, decision-making speed, and problem-solving ability.
Coaching insights: The game-changer was when he realized it didn’t just help him choose a candidate; it helped him prepare to lead them. One candidate would require targeted coaching in confidence and communication skills. Another would need heavy oversight and micromanagement—something he simply didn’t have the bandwidth for.
That’s when he said the words every busy leader has felt at one point: “I don’t have time to micromanage. This shows me who can hit the ground running.”
What had seemed like an overwhelming decision quickly became clear. For the first time, he could make a hiring choice with confidence, backed by objective data that validated his instincts and revealed blind spots.
Why Talent & Development Leaders Should Care
This is where leadership skills meet strategy. Talent leaders aren’t just filling roles; they’re shaping culture and protecting performance. Without hiring assessments, organizations risk:
Costly turnover that drains budgets and team morale.
Bias in interviews that overvalues charm and undervalues fit.
Communication breakdowns during onboarding when managers don’t know how to coach each new hire.
PXT Select® provides objective insights so leaders can hire smarter and coach with intention.
And pairing it with Everything DiSC® takes it further—helping managers adapt their communication skills and leadership approach from day one. Instead of waiting months to figure out how someone works, they start with a playbook.
The Big Picture
Combining PXT Select® for hiringwith DiSC® for onboarding creates a powerful system for talent development:
Hire with confidence by aligning candidates with performance models.
Develop leadership skills by showing managers where to coach—and where they don’t have time to micromanage.
Strengthen communication skills during onboarding, accelerating trust and collaboration.
Improve retention by setting up both leaders and employees for success.
The Director walked away not just with a hiring decision, but with a strategy for building stronger teams.
Question for you
Are your hiring decisions still based on résumés and gut feel? If so, assessments may be the missing link in reducing turnover, developing leadership skills, and improving communication across your team.
If you’d like to explore how PXT Select® and Everything DiSC® can strengthen your hiring and onboarding process, let’s schedule a conversation!